Tweens

The Wilmette Public Library offers programs for kids in grades 5–8. The Kids’ Library Council meets regularly to do art, technology, and book-related activities and also to plan events and spaces for the Library. We also offer technology programs and occasional special interest activities.

Upcoming Tween Events

Make your own movie with the guidance of a professional filmmaker! You'll learn basic stop-motion animation using clay. Grades 5-8. Sign-up starts December 5 for Wilmette & Kenilworth residents, December 12 for nonresidents.

Using socks, felt, and other notions, make a unique snowman guaranteed not to melt! All supplies provided, but feel free to bring extras. Grades 5-8. (Siblings in different age groups may attend together; please ask when you register.) Sign-up starts December 6 for Wilmette & Kenilworth residents, December 13 for nonresidents.

Using socks, felt, and other notions, make a unique snowman guaranteed not to melt! All supplies provided, but feel free to bring extras. Grades 2-4. (Siblings in different age groups may attend together; please ask when you register.) Sign-up starts December 6 for Wilmette & Kenilworth residents, December 13 for nonresidents.

Meet the K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore! Learn how the program runs, how the dogs are trained, and, best of all, interact with the dogs. Also, help plan library spaces and programs for kids in grades 5-8. Snacks will be served. Grades 5-8. Sign-up starts December 26 for Wilmette & Kenilworth residents, January 2 for nonresidents.

Make your own games and animations using this digital media design program. We'll get you started, and then you'll have free time to work on your own creations. Grades 4-8. Sign-up starts February 6 for Wilmette & Kenilworth residents, February 13 for nonresidents.